Harvest review: How 2016 yields measure up

UK rapeseed production has slumped by more than 30% below the previous season, while cereals fell back in line with the five-year average, according to the first official figures for harvest 2016. It’s not surprising that harvest 2016 was disappointing for many farmers, with total production from all four key crops being down on the previous year. The UK’s combines harvested 2m tonnes less winter wheat, while for spring barley, winter barley and oilseed rape, the shortfall was 0.5m, 0.3m and […]

This article is for subscribers.To continue reading subscribe today...